Manual Rack

saleen243 · 01-25-2002, 05:57 PM

Almost have my 4 cylinder to 5.0 conversion complete and I want to run a manual rack from Autozone but I need some info. Which endlinks work with this rack and where can I get the smaller rag joint that you need to make the steering connect!!! Somebody Help!!! Or give me other manual rack solutions????

Old Guy with 87 GT · 01-26-2002, 10:42 AM

i've been looking into a manual rack for mine ,there's a couple of company's that make parts for them....i know wild rides chassi products has i kit..... www.wildridesracecars.com ........get a mustang magizine and comb through ads ......i saw a couple of company's that offer the parts ,but can't recall off the top of my head .......
they did make these cars with manual steering but they are rare autozone might have the parts but it might only be listed for the year models with manual sterring.........i'm not sure what years had the manuall racks .......i know my 4 cl 80 capri has one thats origanal but other then that one i've never found another fox manuall rack car that was origanally a manuall......keep me posted if you find anything out ........i plan to put one on mine but not for a while ..........how much is the rack from autozone any way

saleen243 · 01-26-2002, 01:22 PM

The autozone rack is $114.00. I found a place online last night at 1-800-333-0600. I will give them a call on Monday!!!

k. putman · 01-26-2002, 11:53 PM

Use a bump-steer kit for the outter tie rod ends. Several companies (Summit, Jeg's...)supply them. Good idea to install off-set mounting bushings as well. Mustang Parts Specialites has a nice replacement manual rack as well.

429mustang · 01-28-2002, 12:10 PM

Flaming River also has a good manual rack setup, their kit is more expensive than autozones though. They offer different ratios for drag or road racing, and probably fit up better than most other setups.

Jeff Chambers · 01-28-2002, 12:19 PM

You can reuse your power outer tie rod ends with the manual rack, at least I was able to. Just measure it out and make sure that you've got good thread engagement since some TRE's are shorter than others. I ended up having almost 1 1/2" of engagement in both ends. The rag joint can be ordered from any Ford dealership. It runs about $39. Email me at jchambers@kellnet.com and I'll dig up the actual part number tonight when I get home. All told, I only have about $150 in my manual setup...a bunch cheaper than the Flaming River setup!

Coupe Devil · 01-28-2002, 03:36 PM

My little brother and I put my Flaming River rack in Yesterday. It wasnt hard at all in my opinion. Getting all the joints in was time consuming but not hard. I got mine used with all the hardware and joints for $50 bucks. I got lucky. I would've never paid full price for one but I lucked out. It took us about four (4) hours to put mine in. I recommend if you do this dont not have long tube headers. Mines is REAL close. I'll get some pictures and post em just for you to see.

Brad

01-25-2002, 05:57 PM	#1
saleen243 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: VAFB, CA Posts: 47	Manual Rack Almost have my 4 cylinder to 5.0 conversion complete and I want to run a manual rack from Autozone but I need some info. Which endlinks work with this rack and where can I get the smaller rag joint that you need to make the steering connect!!! Somebody Help!!! Or give me other manual rack solutions????

01-26-2002, 10:42 AM	#2
Old Guy with 87 GT Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Posts: 379	i've been looking into a manual rack for mine ,there's a couple of company's that make parts for them....i know wild rides chassi products has i kit..... www.wildridesracecars.com ........get a mustang magizine and comb through ads ......i saw a couple of company's that offer the parts ,but can't recall off the top of my head ....... they did make these cars with manual steering but they are rare autozone might have the parts but it might only be listed for the year models with manual sterring.........i'm not sure what years had the manuall racks .......i know my 4 cl 80 capri has one thats origanal but other then that one i've never found another fox manuall rack car that was origanally a manuall......keep me posted if you find anything out ........i plan to put one on mine but not for a while ..........how much is the rack from autozone any way __________________ the "not so old",old guy 87 Mustang GT T-top >hanlon t-5, pro 5.0, centerforce clutch ,adj. cable/quatrant ,3.27s ,full 2 1/2 ex(off road H) adj. reg. ,e-cam ,70mm TB, cobra intake ,1.7rr ,ported/milled e7ets w/crane springs ,306 balaced/decked short block w/speed pro forged flat top pistons ...257rwhp/302rwt best et 13.7@102 (4/11 ) '80 Capri (future project,currently collecting parts for 351 moter)

01-28-2002, 12:10 PM	#5
429mustang Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: westerville, OH USA Posts: 618	Flaming River also has a good manual rack setup, their kit is more expensive than autozones though. They offer different ratios for drag or road racing, and probably fit up better than most other setups. __________________ 1990 Notchback: BBK Ceramic Coated Full length headers, Dr. Gas 3"- 2 1/2" x-pipe, Flowmaster 40's/turndowns.

01-28-2002, 12:19 PM	#6
Jeff Chambers Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Milan, OH Posts: 2,699	You can reuse your power outer tie rod ends with the manual rack, at least I was able to. Just measure it out and make sure that you've got good thread engagement since some TRE's are shorter than others. I ended up having almost 1 1/2" of engagement in both ends. The rag joint can be ordered from any Ford dealership. It runs about $39. Email me at jchambers@kellnet.com and I'll dig up the actual part number tonight when I get home. All told, I only have about $150 in my manual setup...a bunch cheaper than the Flaming River setup! __________________ Jeff Chambers 1990 Mustang GT 10.032 Seconds / 137.5 MPH 14-time Street Warrior World Record Setter CRT Performance 2001 Tropic Green Mustang GT - 12.181 / 113.2 MPH 2002 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 7.3l Power Stroke - 17.41@77.2 "There's nothing boring about a small block automatic shifting gears at 9400 rpm!"

01-28-2002, 03:36 PM	#7
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	My little brother and I put my Flaming River rack in Yesterday. It wasnt hard at all in my opinion. Getting all the joints in was time consuming but not hard. I got mine used with all the hardware and joints for $50 bucks. I got lucky. I would've never paid full price for one but I lucked out. It took us about four (4) hours to put mine in. I recommend if you do this dont not have long tube headers. Mines is REAL close. I'll get some pictures and post em just for you to see. Brad __________________ 1990 GT, 347, TFS TW Heads, TFS Cam, TFS Track heat, Twin turbos, FMIC, T5. Built Ford Tough Moderator

01-26-2002, 01:22 PM	#3
saleen243 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: VAFB, CA Posts: 47	The autozone rack is $114.00. I found a place online last night at 1-800-333-0600. I will give them a call on Monday!!!

01-26-2002, 11:53 PM	#4
k. putman Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Homewood, AL Posts: 30	Use a bump-steer kit for the outter tie rod ends. Several companies (Summit, Jeg's...)supply them. Good idea to install off-set mounting bushings as well. Mustang Parts Specialites has a nice replacement manual rack as well.

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